Benziger babes

Reflecting on the past year, one cannot forget about all the lives that were lost prematurely due to COVID-19. While our family lost a wonderful, loving, caring father, Lawrence Rocheford, in 2020, we fortunately did not suffer any additional losses this year. We planted a tree at the cabin in memory of Studly Uncle Larry. Many of us in healthcare continue to experience first hand the devastation this virus has on families and our communities.  This time last year it seemed there was a light at the end of the dark tunnel. I received my first COVID-19 vaccine. We had hope for 2021. Both the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines got the green light from the FDA for emergency use approval followed by Johnson&Johnson. All of our grandparents received doses shortly after the high risk groups were selected. Seth waited until it was his turn to get it in the spring. After much research, the FDA finally approved vaccines for kids age 5-11 years. Theo and Marit received their 2nd doses in Decemb

December 2021 Dear Marit, We love you so much and are so proud to be your Mom and Dad. Every day when I come home from work, you push past your big brother, Theo, and jump up to give me the biggest and best hugs and kisses. I love sitting next to you at the dinner table and hearing about your day: the games you play on the playground, what you are making in art class, and who your friends are in school. Since you were a little baby and could fit inside that little red stocking, Dad and I have loved you so much.  You were once our little princess and are now our not-so-little ballerina. We saw the Nutcracker Ballet for your birthday and maybe next year you will be on stage leaping and twirling around with your friends like you do now in ballet class. You are funny, caring and kind and no matter how tall you grow, you will always be our little baby. Mar-Mar, you have a positive outlook on life. Two years ago, we were skiing at Chester Bowl on New Year’s Day. Out of the blue, you